Kilgore Pushes Poinsettia as National US Flower
Kilgore congressman promotes a joint resolution to designate the poinsettia as the United States national flower. He cites its North American roots, Mexico origin, and strong floristry presence. The piece also notes the American Poinsettia Society and the Mission Garden Club hosts. College degree income gaps are outlined with census data, showing higher earnings for graduates across genders.
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Congress
United States
Mexico
Joe Roberts Poinsett
Mr. Poinsett
United States House of Representatives
South Carolina
Mission Garden Club
Bells Of Freedom Ring Across Nation On Independence Day
A discussion of historical quotes about the first income tax bill and a local tale of a teen club called Plain Old Nothing Association precede a nationwide July 4 bell ringing. San Benito joins the plan with noon bells and chimes, echoing Kennedy's call to "Let freedom ring" across the country and in U S Air Force chapels overseas.
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Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Sereno E
New York
Ways and Means
Samuel W. McCall
PONA
Panhandle
Plain Old Nothing Association
San Benito
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Mount Morris
Inl
R. O. Fowler
Kennedy
Hells
America
U. S. Air Force
Japan
Korea
Okinawa
Mystery Nervousness Over Panhandle Amarillo Appearance
Amarillo residents grew uneasy as rumors spread about mysterious sightings in the Texas Panhandle. Local officials urged calm while investigators examined several reported incidents for potential explanations.
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Texas Panhandle
Amarillo
Fish kill cause debated by Arroyo City operators
Arroyo City operators dispute insecticides as the fish kill result, citing excessive fresh water and historical timing before modern sprays, while noting fishing soon resumed. The Valley Sportsmen Club plans a July 9 meeting to review mourning dove seasons and present to the Texas Game and Fish Commission, aiming for a third zone.
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Harry Foehner
Arroyo Colorado
Arroyo City
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